Automotive

By addressing issues related to higher capital costs and limited charging infrastructure, stakeholders are attempting to drive electric two-wheeler adoption in Asia. This is being reinforced by government incentives/subsidies, localized manufacturing, competitive pricing, growing investments, stringent emission norms, and strategic partnerships. Ch...

The e-commerce boom, increasing internet penetration, intensifying urbanization and a work-from-home economy brought on by COVID-19 have accelerated the demand for last-mile delivery. There has been significant growth in last-mile delivery for a number of years, posing challenges for businesses and also driving steady innovation and progress. Then ...

COVID-19s impact on the electric vehicles (EVs) market has been limited since EV development has been incorporated into every leading OEMs long-term growth strategy. The main challenges to mass EV adoption relate to battery costs, battery chemistries, charging times, and charging infrastructure. These are being addressed by stakeholders across the ...

Seamless software upgrades and new monetization streams are only some aspects of the larger idea of vehicle connectivity. As importantly, vehicle connectivity will allow stakeholders the prospect of better understanding their customer, offering them unparalleled, personalized experiences and, in a virtuous cycle, creating clear value propositions t...

Economic recovery post the pandemic, increased demand for freight, and replacement of aging truck fleets will all provide a boost to commercial vehicle (CV) sales in 2021. The shift in last mile delivery will be the most significant trend impacted by COVID-19, resulting in the emergence of tailored last mile delivery solutions that address dynamic ...

Frost & Sullivan organized the 13th edition of its flagship Intelligent Mobility Summit 2021 on July 14 and 15, 2021. The focus of the two-day virtual summit was “Intelligent Mobility: Innovating to Zero” with the spotlight on the Asia-Pacific region. This year, the Summit brought together a stellar group of industry thought leaders, policymake...

Automotive industry is rapidly evolving in terms of technology as well as tackling environmental issues. Electric vehicles (EVs) have been introduced as a clean energy initiative due to low or zero emissions and have come a long way to become an integral part of OEMs business strategies. Automakers are creating separate EV business units to be prep...

The global automotive industry is undergoing a massive shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), and strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will help companies leverage this shift and drive growth. Legacy automakers and component manufacturers are constantly scouting for suitable parties to synergize their capabilities and keep pace with the evolvin...

Chinas two-wheeler market is highly mature, comprising domestic production, domestic sales, and import and export activities. China is also a major producer of two-wheelers in the world. In 2020, China produced 113.1 million units of two-wheelers. Of these, exports accounted for the largest proportion, 59.2%; while domestic sales accounted for 40.8...